Potato

The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is one of the most important staple crops in the world, feeding billions of people and playing a crucial role in global agriculture. They are theย fourth most important crop globallyย after maize, wheat, and rice. They are a key food security crop due to their high yield and adaptability to different climates. According to theย Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global potato production reachedย 359 million metric tons in 2022, with China alone producing nearlyย 25%ย of the world’s supply.

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